Archives – Belle of the Barbell

How to Do Intermittent Fasting

By Dr. Elle, MD / January 5, 2021 January 21, 2021

Introduction Intermittent Fasting (IF) has added greatly to my quality of life in so many ways: energy, athletic ability, extra …

By Dr. Elle, MD / December 14, 2020 December 14, 2020

Introduction From mislead ideas of what female weight lifters look like, to fear of stepping into the free-weight section of …

By Dr. Elle, MD / December 3, 2020 December 3, 2020

Does your work schedule change every day? Work shifts at night or around the clock? Getting exercise in, especially a …

By Dr. Elle, MD / October 19, 2020 October 28, 2020

Fall is in the air and what better to celebrate than a delicious pumpkin soup! I recently tried a delicious …

By Dr. Elle, MD / October 14, 2020 October 14, 2020

Yes, any physical activity is good for any body. And the best sport or physical activity for you is the …

By Dr. Elle, MD / September 2, 2020 September 2, 2020

Think sleep is about little else than simply resetting your brain? Think again. Sleep is a very active recovery process …

By Dr. Elle, MD / August 31, 2020 September 4, 2020

This burger is so delicious and full of flavor. It’s also perfectly chewy – the exact texture you crave in …

By Dr. Elle, MD / August 27, 2020 September 2, 2020

Good sleep is CRUCIAL to building strength and muscle as well as staying fit and healthy. I’ve spent a ton …

By Dr. Elle, MD / August 19, 2020 August 24, 2020

Guest Post by Chris Colon Introduction My name is Chris Colon and I teach physical education at Milliken Middle School …

By Dr. Elle, MD / July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020

Introduction BCAAs are heavily marketed as a worthy supplement to your active lifestyle but do they really offer any gains? …